1914 Vintage Art Print J. Simont Les Zouaves soldiers

Description

Original magazine Prints

Zouave was the title given to certain light infantry regiments in the French Army, normally serving in French North Africa between 1831 and 1962. The name was also adopted during the 19th century by units in other armies, especially volunteer regiments raised for service in the American Civil War. The chief distinguishing characteristics of such units were the zouave uniform, which included short open-fronted jackets, baggy trousers and often sashes and oriental headgear (Wikipedia)

Artist: J. Simont- ( - ). French painter and illustrator. His illustrations appeared in l'Illustration and other periodicals for decades - from before the WW I through the 1930's 

Year publishing: 1914

Magazine:  L'Illustration (FR)

Approximate overall Size (cm):  34 x 24.5 
Approximate overall Size (inches): 13.39 x 9.65